Select all the reasons why random samples are preferred over other sampling methods. A random sample is likely to give you a sample that is representative of the population. A random sample is likely to give you a sample that is representative of the population. If you select a random sample, you can determine how many people you want in the sample. If you select a random sample, you can determine how many people you want in the sample. A random sample is a fair way to select a sample because each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected. A random sample is a fair way to select a sample because each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected. A random sample is always the easiest way to select a sample from a population.